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fastboy · 11-10-2007, 02:20 AM

So glad I read this thread, bigun. I'll tell you why.

One of my credit cards has also been compromised recently. The fkg thief tried to purchase a couple thousand dollars worth of stuff; my credit card company blocked the purchase, fortunately.

It happened shortly after my last billing cycle. I do not use that card a whole lot, and there were only three purchases on the last billing cycle before my card was compromised; GTS being one of them. The other two are from the major online shopping sites. Now with your post I believe I may have found where the security breach stems from.

**nikon777** · 11-10-2007, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastboy

So glad I read this thread, bigun. I'll tell you why.

One of my credit cards has also been compromised recently. The fkg thief tried to purchase a couple thousand dollars worth of stuff; my credit card company blocked the purchase, fortunately.

It happened shortly after my last billing cycle. I do not use that card a whole lot, and there were only three purchases on the last billing cycle before my card was compromised; GTS being one of them. The other two are from the major online shopping sites. Now with your post I believe I may have found where the security breach stems from.

Yes, as mentioned, they dont seem to have security. F*%king Scum Bags

Tard · 11-10-2007, 04:50 AM

My wife ordered something from an internet site without security... once... took months to clean up our credit rating!

Now, we look for that little lock sign in the corner everytime.

Good Times.

fastboy · 11-10-2007, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikon777

Yes, as mentioned, they dont seem to have security. F*%king Scum Bags

Too bad, I like GTS. They have pretty good selections. But I doubt I will buy from them again before they improve their online security.

hacker15 · 11-10-2007, 10:43 AM

Check out LifeLock - their service is outstanding!

polaris · 11-10-2007, 11:03 AM

same happened to me recently, they got my info from a site that sells hunting products.

They got me for $1400 over night. I got it all back.

They tried to open a bunch of advertising accounts on Yahoo.

I called Yahoo and they got my $ back to me real fast.

Steelheart · 11-10-2007, 12:52 PM

My Citibank credit card has a nice extra that I use from time to time. Either via their website or from a downloaded program you can generate a Virtual Account Number that is only good at one site and will only last 2 months. Its comforting to have when you want to order something but don't totally trust the site.

Steelheart

Deadcenter · 11-10-2007, 02:57 PM

I don't get it ... it REALLY is not that hard to set up a secure web server ...

**NC Dave** · 11-10-2007, 03:28 PM

Secure server / SSL certificate = more cost

More cost = less profit

Some merchants put their profits well before your security. Pick and choose who you do business with online very carefully.

**philman** · 11-11-2007, 05:40 AM

Actually, an SSL means nothing (many SSL companies, BIG companies, have lost credit card data to hackers).

The SSL only means that the person who owns the domain is who they say they are, that's all it means, nothing, zero else.

It is how they handle server security and how they handle/process credit card information etc. Many, many online stores still send someone in the company an e-mail that has all the credit card info on it. Many of them store and/or send the 3 digit security number on the back somewhere that is not appropriate. Those are both considered violations of Internet credit card security. The credit card companies do not allow you to do either, but many still do.

11-10-2007, 02:20 AM	#11
fastboy XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MI Posts: 1,395	So glad I read this thread, bigun. I'll tell you why. One of my credit cards has also been compromised recently. The fkg thief tried to purchase a couple thousand dollars worth of stuff; my credit card company blocked the purchase, fortunately. It happened shortly after my last billing cycle. I do not use that card a whole lot, and there were only three purchases on the last billing cycle before my card was compromised; GTS being one of them. The other two are from the major online shopping sites. Now with your post I believe I may have found where the security breach stems from. Last edited by fastboy; 11-10-2007 at 02:27 AM.

11-10-2007, 04:50 AM	#13
Tard XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Machias, WA Posts: 3,852	My wife ordered something from an internet site without security... once... took months to clean up our credit rating! Now, we look for that little lock sign in the corner everytime. Good Times. __________________ If you aren't part of the solution you are part of the precipitate.

11-10-2007, 10:43 AM	#15
hacker15 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 3,603	Check out LifeLock - their service is outstanding! __________________ If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man. Mark Twain

11-10-2007, 11:03 AM	#16
polaris XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 150	same happened to me recently, they got my info from a site that sells hunting products. They got me for $1400 over night. I got it all back. They tried to open a bunch of advertising accounts on Yahoo. I called Yahoo and they got my $ back to me real fast. __________________ www.northeastoutdoors.proboards.com

11-10-2007, 12:52 PM	#17
Steelheart XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: southern Minnesota Posts: 33	My Citibank credit card has a nice extra that I use from time to time. Either via their website or from a downloaded program you can generate a Virtual Account Number that is only good at one site and will only last 2 months. Its comforting to have when you want to order something but don't totally trust the site. Steelheart __________________ NRA & GOA member, http://www.TaurusArmed.net http://www.appleseedinfo.org/ Basic Rifle Marksmanship with some neat history thrown in.

11-10-2007, 02:57 PM	#18
Deadcenter XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Trucking the USA Posts: 903	I don't get it ... it REALLY is not that hard to set up a secure web server ...

11-10-2007, 03:28 PM	#19
NC Dave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,525	Secure server / SSL certificate = more cost More cost = less profit Some merchants put their profits well before your security. Pick and choose who you do business with online very carefully. __________________ NRA Life Member NRA Certified Instructor

11-11-2007, 05:40 AM	#20
philman XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Centerville, Southern, Ohio Posts: 734	SSL??? Whats that ?? Actually, an SSL means nothing (many SSL companies, BIG companies, have lost credit card data to hackers). The SSL only means that the person who owns the domain is who they say they are, that's all it means, nothing, zero else. It is how they handle server security and how they handle/process credit card information etc. Many, many online stores still send someone in the company an e-mail that has all the credit card info on it. Many of them store and/or send the 3 digit security number on the back somewhere that is not appropriate. Those are both considered violations of Internet credit card security. The credit card companies do not allow you to do either, but many still do. __________________ *********************************** I carry a gun for the same reason I own a smoke detector...I never, ever, plan on needing them...but if I do need them, and have them in a box...I won't be able to get to them for use fast enough.

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